Undercover operations by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in nine arrests which include 36 felony and 39 misdemeanor charges. The operations focused on illegal gambling and gaming activities at various locations in Chatham County. Over several months, law enforcement targeted video gambling machines that were found to be in violation of North Carolina State law.
A total of 51 businesses were inspected during the months-long investigation with 17 establishments confirmed to be in breach of state law. Violations included possession of illegal gaming equipment, promotion of illegal gambling and cash payouts for winnings. A majority of the businesses inspected — 34 — were found to be fully compliant with the state’s gaming laws.
